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After getting lots of advice of Wiggs  I have started my project to turn the sat nav screen in to a Freeview/reversing camera/mobile phone display.
Today I got the bits from CPC in Preston, a massive range of everything electrical. I have managed to connect the three new inputs to the screen and started running the wires through to the back for camera and freeview. Ran out of time due to tea and then night shift.
Overall pleased so far, the colours are a bit washed out due to it being composite. Haven't got the sound sorted yet, will keep you posted. More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmjr/sets/72157604107671401/
Here are some pics.
3 new connections
Web surfing
Watching video
Ordinance survey (Viewranger)
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BrumLee
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Looks good And when you play mp3 files on your phone you have a better display than the normal radio display 
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| Fri Apr 04 2008 11:19pm |
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You've done this sort of thing before haven't you.....
Looks neat. Are you usingthe diag codes to access the other inputs or did you get one of those other gizmo's that have been talked about?
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Martin
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Topics merged.
Please let us know how you're getting the video to display (diag mode or add-on box) 
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mal_NW
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I am using the diag mode.
I will look in to see if there is any way to access it easier.
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mal_NW
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Bodsy wrote:You've done this sort of thing before haven't you.....
Looks neat. Are you usingthe diag codes to access the other inputs or did you get one of those other gizmo's that have been talked about?
Not really, I did do an electircal/mechanical apprenticeship so have a done a bit of wiring and stuff but theses connector are a bit fiddly for my hands.
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mal_NW
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Quick update.
I have mounted the camera in the rear bumper, I have cut the hole for it in the removable towing cover but need to get it wired to the display to check if it is at the right angle. Pics to follow.
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mal_NW
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Pic of camera in place, held in by 2 stainless screws, I may also put a spacer plate behind as the camera sticks out a bit, I will wait to see if the angle needs altering first when I get around to wiring it in.
Camera is Pioneer ND-BC2, it cost around £110 from ebay USA. It has a wider angle than the older ND-BC1 (135 degrees BC2, 112 degrees BC1).
Full size here: <Clicky>
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MX
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deeply envious - that all looks great.......why can I not do electrical stuff like this without cutting the wrong wire or fusing whatever it is I am trying to fit!
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mal_NW
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MX wrote:deeply envious - that all looks great.......why can I not do electrical stuff like this without cutting the wrong wire or fusing whatever it is I am trying to fit!
I haven't got the camera or DVB tuner wired up yet, so it could all go Pete Tong. 
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mal
well done mate.
I would be doing the same but it is the hurdle of having to use the diagnostic menu each time for access. If you can beat this then you are the man....
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